Program: Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope - Support Services
Organization: Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope
Phone Numbers: 807-597-2868
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-3348
Crisis: 807-597-6908
Fax: 807-597-6910
Email: general@rrdwsoh.ca
Website: www.rrdwsoh.ca/
Address:
PO Box 818
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Street
Address
:
Atikokan
Location: Location is confidential; contact office for more information
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Heather Larocque - Administrative Assistant
807-597-2868 Ext 3 * finance@rrdwsoh.ca
Colleen Kehler - Counsellor and Outreach Worker
807-597-2868 Ext 6 * colleenk@rrdwsoh.ca
Service Description: Offers a variety of support services and programs that can include:
  • Access to donations room for clothing
  • Child care (limited) for 2nd Stage residents
  • Counselling
  • Food
Child Witness Program
  • Offers a therapeutic program
  • Hosts program in neutral settings such as schools
  • Educates mothers about the harmful effects of abuse on children
  • Teaches mothers skills to help their children during the healing process
  • Program length varies, up to 12 weeks
Outreach Services
  • Helps individuals understand options to assist in making life choices
  • Offers assistance in accessing housing, legal and other community services
  • Offers individual counselling



Fees: None
Application: Call toll-free 1-800-465-3348
Eligibility / Target Population: Abused women 16 years of age and older and their children throughout the Rainy River District

Child Witness Program

  • Any child who has witnessed abuse

  • Open to children and their mothers residing in the Rainy River District
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, upon request
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Last Updated: 4/10/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141914

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